DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS COSTS

whitePaper | August 2, 2023

As immersive technologies evolve primarily powered by investments from big techs like Apple (Apple placing its most recent bet with Vision Pro), Meta in Metaverse, and related AR/VR technologies, the possibilities are further enhanced by the revolution in the Generative AI space by leaders like Open AI (ChatGPT) and Google (Bard).

whitePaper | August 2, 2022

The open banking initiative “connects banks, third-parties and technical providers – enabling them to simply and securely exchange data to their customers’ benefit.”1 These benefits include improved choice for customers, new payment services, as well as more convenient ways to manage their finances online. A core use of the technology is providing digital proof for a future transaction. This can range from proof of funds to proof that debt is being serviced.

whitePaper | April 3, 2023

Every day, businesses send hundreds of billions of dollars in payments through the global banking system. But many organizations fail to recognize how inefficient – and costly – this process really is. Transaction costs may be relatively small on a per-transaction basis. But when one considers the sheer number and value of payments that are made each year, the tally of fees can reach into the billions of dollars.

whitePaper | April 13, 2022

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whitePaper | February 21, 2020

Does a “regular” bank that does not deal in complex instruments still need real-time risk management? To date, banks have generally accepted having risk analyses available one or two days after the fact. And for years, they have made ends meet with this delayed risk insight. So why invest in something new? Why rock the boat?

whitePaper | May 30, 2022

Few developments within financial services have happened with such breathtaking speed as the evolution of Neobanks. Less than 10 years after the first next-generation mobile banks entered the market, these digital disruptors developed into a global standalone industry segment. At Simon-Kucher, we have created a Global Neobanking Radar which tracks and ranks Neobanks around the world, based on several factors – including level of activity, funding, and valuations.